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The Pediatrician Kitchen

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The Pediatrician Kitchen

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How Plastic Exposure Actually Affects Your Child’s Health: Hormones, Development, and What Pediatricians See

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician explains how plastic exposure can affect children’s hormones, development, metabolism and behavior—and why glass and stainless steel are the only food-contact materials doctors consistently recommend.
overnight oats

Overnight Oats: A Pediatrician-Approved Breakfast That’s Already Done

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician explains why overnight oats are one of the easiest, most reliable breakfasts for kids—and how a simple night-before routine supports gut health, appetite, and calmer mornings.
parent and child with food in stainless steel dishes

Is Picky Eating Normal? A Pediatrician’s Guide to Toddler Appetites (and What Actually Helps)

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician explains why picky eating is normal in toddlers, how appetite really works, and what parents can do to support nutrition and calmer mealtimes — without pressure.
girl with popcorn in stainless steel bowl

Healthy Crunchy Snacks for Kids: A Pediatrician’s Lower-Waste System

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician-designed crunchy snack system that delivers the texture kids crave without ultra-processed foods or single-use packaging. Includes three easy recipes and a simple storage routine families can repeat all week.
parent and child prepping food

The 5-Minute Nightly Reset: Clean, Set, Decide (A Pediatrician’s Secret to Easier Mornings)

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician shares a simple three-step nightly reset—clean, set, decide—that helps families reduce stress, build healthier mealtime habits, and make mornings calmer and easier.
yogurt parfait

Ahimsa for All: Why We Created the Essentials Collection

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician explains why Ahimsa launched the Essentials Collection—bringing safe, stainless steel mealtime to every family with accessible pricing and trusted design.
Ways kids can help with chores this New Year

How Ahimsa Solves Top 3 Parenting New Year's Resolutions

By Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician mom shares how mindful mealtime, age-appropriate serving tools, and simple routines can help families achieve the top three parenting New Year’s resolutions in 2026—quality time, nutritious meals, and confident, independent kids.
yogurt parfait

Yogurt Parfait for Easy Monday Mornings

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician mom’s simple yogurt parfait routine—kid-assembled, balanced, and ready in under a minute. Learn how the Pediatrician Breakfast System reduces morning overwhelm in 2026 and helps kids build confidence at the table.
Put down the plastic and pick up the steel recycle

Plastic-Less 2026: Why a Pediatrician Rethought the Plates Our Kids Eat From

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician explains why reducing plastic at the table matters for children’s health—and how a simple switch to glass or stainless steel plates can meaningfully lower everyday exposure in 2026.

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